Lots of good clearance on Drs. Foster & Smith!

[faislaq]

He has the classic red Kongs because that's what we used to use for our dogs when we still crated them. And he has the large bell. I think it has a good sound, but again, it comes off the playstand when hubby is home.

 

[iamwhoiam]

I like the tone of the large bell. It has a low pitch deep sound. So funny that you have to remove the bell when your husband is home.
I'm fairly certain that Cody's previous Kong was a small but maybe not. If it's too big I'll give it to the dogs (the Bichon & poodle). I ordered an Extreme Kong bone toy for my Lagotto.

 

[saroj12]

I hope no one is planning to use the soft sided carrier in the car for transport. According to my breeder and vet the only safe mode of vehicle transport is an airline approved hard plastic cat carrier with a perch in it. I personally would never risk my birds in anything else.

 

[taxidermynerd]

I hope no one is planning to use the soft sided carrier in the car for transport. According to my breeder and vet the only safe mode of vehicle transport is an airline approved hard plastic cat carrier with a perch in it. I personally would never risk my birds in anything else.

I didn't know that. I have a small cage I use for taking Chirp places (primarily vet/ER vet). What would you suggest for the little guys? I've looked at plastic crates before but they all have such big spacing on the front and on the holes on the side (since budgies need 1/2inch spacing). I'd be terrified he'd get out. Maybe modifications could be made to a cat carrier for the little guys?

 

[saroj12]

I didn't know that. I have a small cage I use for taking Chirp places (primarily vet/ER vet). What would you suggest for the little guys? I've looked at plastic crates before but they all have such big spacing on the front and on the holes on the side (since budgies need 1/2inch spacing). I'd be terrified he'd get out. Maybe modifications could be made to a cat carrier for the little guys?

good question. Ask your vet what they recommend. Maybe for little guys a little cage is safest because as you say, the door grid is too big. Let us know! My vet techs are coming for nail trims tomorrow. One has finches. I'll ask her what she uses.

 

[Dona]

I have a Wingdow and also bought the booster seat strap so I can put it on a chair but I haven't done that yet. I haven't used the Wingdow much either and right now it is so hot here don't want the bird sitting by the window with that HOT sun rays coming through. The Caitec design is not as good as the Wingdow design and the materials are also not supposed to be as good. I believe the Caitec perch swings back and forth rather than being stable.

Yes, I've read more reviews and it does swing, so def a no go. I will consider a wingdow maybe down the road.

 

[finchly]

@taxidermynerd I think a cage is fine for the littles. I use cages for finches and canaries. I use a dog crate for everyone else.

I have crammed a cockatiel into a finch cage for travel before but they’re better in a crate also.

 

[saroj12]

 

[Dona]

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WooHoo! Let's see that with some birds on it!

 

[Nikomania]

I hope no one is planning to use the soft sided carrier in the car for transport. According to my breeder and vet the only safe mode of vehicle transport is an airline approved hard plastic cat carrier with a perch in it. I personally would never risk my birds in anything else.

We have a kennel into which we drilled holes and added a dragonwood perch. They ride safely and comfortably perched inside it.

 

[iamwhoiam]

Looks like a great stand @saroj12 What do you think about it? Is it sturdy and do the perches fit well?

 

[saroj12]

WooHoo! Let's see that with some birds on it!

when they wake up from nap!

 

[saroj12]

Looks like a great stand @saroj12 What do you think about it? Is it sturdy and do the perches fit well?

feels sturdy. My OH put it together quickly. One perch is a little tilted (bowl) but it's fine!

 

[rockoko]

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Nice stand! Are those birdie baskets!

 

[saroj12]

Nice stand! Are those birdie baskets!

i was thrilled to buy them at a Michael's an hour away! Came home and took them out in the sunlight...they are coated with something odorless. So I'll give them away to normal (non bird) people

 

[rockoko]

i was thrilled to buy them at a Michael's an hour away! Came home and took them out in the sunlight...they are coated with something odorless. So I'll give them away to normal (non bird) people

Normal people

 

[camelotshadow]

Some of the goodies!

 

[Love My Zons]

Some of the goodies!

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I love Dragonwood! One of my absolute favorite woods. Nice haul there!

 

[iamwhoiam]

Some of the goodies!

The perches are very nice. Wish I had received the ones I ordered.
Did you get a Caitec Tumbler? I gave one to Keno about 2 weeks ago and she won't do anything with it yet. She's somewhat fearful of it although if I put a cashew on top or sticking out of it she will grab that but then she runs away.

 

[camelotshadow]

Yes, got the Caitec tumbler. Penny is afraid of it too. have some pumpkin seeds & sometimes an almond sticking out.
They were gone she may have got them or they fell out. Sort of a bit wonky..its turns but not great.
Was under $3 so we'll see...